Health Law Articles

• What is the HIPAA Privacy Rule?
  Essentially, the Privacy Rule under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) sets forth your privacy rights to your medical and … More
• How do I appeal the denial of a Medicare claim?
  If you file a claim with Medicare for a product or service related to your health care that you think Medicare should pay for, and Medicare denies your claim, or … More
• Authorization for Release of Medical Records
  Medical records often contain confidential and sensitive information. Your records not only include the dates of your physical exams, height and weight but also … More
• How to Change a Life Insurance Beneficiary
  There are many factors that can lead to a person wanting to change his or her life insurance beneficiary. Marriage, divorce or the death of the beneficiary are … More
• What is the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act of 1985?
  The Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act of 1985 (“EMTALA”) was passed as part of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986, … More
• What rights do I have about the medical care that I receive?
  You have a variety of legal rights about the medical care and/or treatment that you receive from your doctor, a hospital, or any facility providing medical services … More
• The Possible Limitations of Your Health Insurance Coverage
  Most people place their health toward the very top of their priority list. Many people who can afford to do so subscribe to health insurance plans to help them … More
• What are my legal rights to confidential drug and/or alcohol treatment?
  People who have completed drug and/or alcohol treatment may be concerned about whether their past problems with substance abuse will forever haunt them. However, … More
• What are Good Samaritan laws?
  Good Samaritan laws, which are also known as Volunteer Protection laws, are state laws that are enacted to protect healthcare providers and other rescue personnel … More
• When Can a Parent Deny Medical Treatment to a Minor Child?
  Every day parents face difficult medical decisions regarding their minor children. For example, parents need to decide when to seek medical care and treatment … More
• How to Deal with Medical Issues
  Major health problems can be devastating for families in many ways. If a family member becomes seriously ill, issues such as loss of employment or income, loss … More